funneled US
ˈfʌnəld
See also: funnelled (UK)
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Definition of funneled - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
movementUSdirected through a narrow spaceUS
  • The funneled wind created a powerful gust.
channeled directed
2.
shapeUSshaped like a funnelUS
  • The funneled glass made pouring easy.
conical tapered tubular
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Origin of funneled

Old English, funel (a narrow tube)

Examples of funneled in a sentence

  • The funneled crowd moved towards the exit.
  • The funneled vase held the flowers perfectly.
  • The funneled design of the bottle prevented spills.

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  1. French:canalisé, en forme d'entonnoir, ...
  2. German:gelenkt, trichterförmig, ...
  3. Italian:incanalato, a forma di imbuto, ...
  4. Spanish:canalizado, en forma de embudo, ...
  5. Portuguese:canalizado, em forma de funil, ...
  6. Chinese:导向的, 漏斗形的, ...
  7. Japanese:狭い空間を通る, じょうご型の, ...
  8. Arabic:موجه, قُمعي الشكل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְתוֹעָל, דְּמוּי מַשְׁפֵּךְ, ...
  10. Russian:направленный, воронкообразный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:спрямований, конусоподібний, ...
  12. Hindi:संकीर्ण मार्ग से प्रवाहित, कीप के आकार का, ...
funnel
ˈfʌnəl
funnelledfunnelling
funnel: tube or pipe wide at the top and narrow at the bottom
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Definition of funnel - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
tooltube or pipe wide at the top and narrow at the bottom
  • He used a funnel to pour oil into the engine..
conduit pipe tube
2.
marketingprocess of guiding customers to purchase
  • The marketing team analyzed the sales funnel.
channel pipeline
3.
maritimemetal chimney on a ship or train
  • The ship's funnel emitted thick black smoke.
chimney smokestack stack

Verb

1.
channelingtr.channel resources or information in a specific directiontr.
  • They funneled funds into the new project.
direct guide
2.
machineryintr.move through a narrow passage like a funnelintr.
  • The crowd funneled through the small gate.
3.
pouringtr.pour liquid through a narrow device to avoid spillingtr.
  • She funneled the oil into the bottle.
channel direct
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Images of funnel

  • funnel: tube or pipe wide at the top and narrow at the bottom
    tube or pipe wide at the top and narrow at the bottom
  • funnel: metal chimney on a ship or train
    metal chimney on a ship or train

Expressions with funnel

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thing wide at the top and narrow at the bottom
The tornado had a funnel shape.
device used in coffee machines to hold the coffee grounds
She placed the filter funnel in the coffee machine before adding the coffee grounds.
deep-fried cake made by pouring batter through a funnel
I bought a funnel cake at the fair.
having a shape like a funnel
The tornado had a funnel-like appearance.
having the shape of a funnel
The funnel-shaped flowers attracted many bees..
model showing customer journey from awareness to purchase
The marketing funnel helps in understanding customer behavior.

Origin of funnel

Latin, fundere (to pour)

Examples of funnel in a sentence

  • She used a funnel to fill the small bottle.
  • They optimized the funnel to increase conversions.
  • The funnel showed a drop in customer interest.
  • The old train's funnel was rusted.
  • They painted the funnel bright red.
  • The company funneled information to the press.

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  1. French:entonnoir, canaliser, ...
  2. German:Trichter, lenken, ...
  3. Italian:imbuto, canalizzare, ...
  4. Spanish:cono, canalizar, ...
  5. Portuguese:funil, canalizar, ...
  6. Chinese:漏斗, 引导, ...
  7. Japanese:じょうご, 流し込む, ...
  8. Arabic:قُمْعٌ, وَجَّه, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַשְׁפֵּךְ, לְנַתֵּב, ...
  10. Russian:воронка, направить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:лійка, направляти, ...
  12. Hindi:कीप, चैनल करना, ...

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